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Social Issues

The challenges of international adoption

The challenges of international adoption

Last year, Americans adopted more than 22,000 children from overseas, a number that's been growing year by year. However, there is some concern that the children aren't always well-served by this burgeoning system of international adoption.

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A saturation of special

A saturation of special

In a society where everyone seeks to stand out, author Hal Niedzviecki argues the ironic effect is that genuine individuality has disappeared, causing the collapse of community and a host of emotional disappointments.

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'Mr. Mark' is a star

St. Paul teacher recognized as "American Stars of Teaching."

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Four perspectives on the civil rights movement

An author, an activist, a teacher and a former vice president of the United States gathered recently to discuss the legacy of the civil rights movement at the Children's Theatre Company of Minneapolis.
by Stephen Smith

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The death penalty debate

Recent news in the midwest has pushed the death penalty debate into the spotlight. A jury in Fargo, North Dakota is now deciding the fate of Alfonso Rodriguez Jr., South Dakota barely backed away from its first execution in 59 years, and voters in Wisconsin will have to decide this November whether they want to reinstate the death penalty. Midmorning examines both sides of the debate.

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Relief in Africa

Relief in Africa

Africa has long been associated with famine, civil wars, and political corruption. Midmorning looks at some of the positive news coming out of the continent.

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Culture Conscious

Culture Conscious

A recently released study says whites are not as colorblind as many scholars assume them to be. Midmorning looks at what could be a new way to enter into a discussion about race.

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Survey asks what white people think about being white

Researchers at the University of Minnesota are shedding new light on race and racial identity. In a new survey, instead of questioning people in minority groups, researchers focused on what white people think about being white. Researchers say it is the first survey of its kind.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Tough girls turn from violence to academics

Tough girls turn from violence to academics

Girls can be trouble, in high schools and on the streets. An award winning mentor of girls talks about how she turned some tough cases around.

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Rallying for immigrant rights

Rallying for immigrant rights

For the first time in nearly two decades, there was no big Labor Day picnic in St. Paul this year. Union organizers canceled the event because of a lack of funding and volunteers. But several unions were involved in another Twin Cities rally today. Hundreds of people marched for immigrant and workers rights.
by Laura McCallum

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